Big Toe Implant

I posted on the Ortho Community, but also wanted to post with the above title. Anyway, I am thinking of having the HemiCAP metal implant by Arthrosurface on my big toe. I have read the postings, but cannot tell if the implants were the HemiCAP, a full implant, etc. Also, if a HemiCAP, was it metal or ceramic and was the procedure done by an orthopedic surgeon, podiatrist or someone else. Finally is there anyone who has had the HemiCAP metal implant and had good results?

I posted on the Ortho Community, but also wanted to post with the above title. Anyway, I am thinking of having the HemiCAP metal implant by Arthrosurface on my big toe. I have read the postings, but cannot tell if the implants were the HemiCAP, a full implant, etc. Also, if a HemiCAP, was it metal or ceramic and was the procedure done by an orthopedic surgeon, podiatrist or someone else. Finally is there anyone who has had the HemiCAP metal implant and had good results?

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